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Weather & Climate in Shaliuhe, China
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaliuhe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 32°F (0°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10,833 feet.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
52°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 32.2°F |
| 40% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10,833 ft (3,302 m) |
| Area | 3,745.7 sq mi (9,701.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3260°N, 100.1344°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jan 7, 2022 | northern Qinghai, China | M6.6 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 153 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.5 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 141 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 148 km WSW of Xining, China | M6.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2016 | 91 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.9 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 73 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 76 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 162 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.7 | 144 km | 8 km |
| Feb 15, 1994 | 154 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.6 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Sep 20, 1991 | 159 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 157 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 135 km | 14 km |
| May 7, 1990 | 143 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Sep 23, 1994 | 158 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.3 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Sep 30, 1991 | 111 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.3 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Oct 25, 2003 | 82 km SE of Zhangye, China | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2016 | 98 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.2 | 132 km | 21 km |
| Jan 7, 2022 | 118 km SW of Jinchang, China | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2022 | 111 km WSW of Wuwei, China | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 10, 1994 | 156 km WSW of Xining, China | M5.1 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 2, 1991 | 96 km SSW of Zhangye, China | M5.1 | 93 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.1 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.0 in |
Shaliuhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 8°F in January to 52°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.0").